1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Smart |
Model | Lagonda | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 33 L |